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Last updated: November 27, 2025

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1. Riders Lane and River Derwent loop from Kirkham Priory — Howardian Hills

7.49km

02:00

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Howsham Wood and Kirkham Priory loop from Howsham Bridge — Howardian Hills

19.9km

05:20

240m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Kirkham Priory Ruins – Howsham Mill and Weir loop from Howsham

12.9km

03:25

120m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Ruins of Byland Abbey – Kirkham Priory Ruins loop from Barton le Willows

10.0km

02:40

100m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Kirkham Priory Ruins – Howsham Mill and Weir loop from Kirkham

11.0km

02:55

110m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes around Howsham

1. Riders Lane and River Derwent loop from Kirkham Priory — Howardian Hills

2. Howsham Wood and Kirkham Priory loop from Howsham Bridge — Howardian Hills

3. Kirkham Priory Ruins – Howsham Mill and Weir loop from Howsham

4. Ruins of Byland Abbey – Kirkham Priory Ruins loop from Barton le Willows

5. Kirkham Priory Ruins – Howsham Mill and Weir loop from Kirkham

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